mobile truck repair

Is Trucking Running Out of Technicians?

I recently saw a Student Driver Placement magazine and couldn’t help but notice the headline on the cover: “Trucking is almost out of technicians!” As you can imagine, that’s pretty attention grabbing for a company that provides mobile truck repair and maintenance services. It all comes back to numbers. Sources like TruckingInfo.com report that for
April 18th 2016
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Are You Spending Too Much Money on Truck Maintenance?

Could you be saving money on your truck maintenance? I know. I know. It’s kind of a strange question for a truck repair and maintenance company to ask, right. I mean, you’d think we would want you to spend MORE. Honestly, the question kind of reminds me of the GEICO commercial about saving 15% of
March 31st 2016
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Does Trucking Have New Technology Overload?

We’ve covered a lot of technology updates lately here on the Dickinson Fleet blog. Everything from wearables in trucking… to transportation management systems… to wellness seats… and, of course, self-driving trucks. Blinded by Shiny Tech Gadgets
March 15th 2016
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3 Things We’re Thankful For This Year

This time of year, we can’t help but pause to take a moment to share all that we we thankful for here at Dickinson Fleet.  Here are 3 things that come to mind as we look back on the first 11 months of this year…  1. Our Customers We’re fortunate enough to have some awesome
November 25th 2015
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3 Truck Maintenance Questions You Should Be Asking Right Now

Let’s get right to it.  Here are 3 quick truck maintenance questions I’d like for you to consider… 1. What’s your plan for handling truck repair and maintenance in 2016?  2. Better yet, how have things gone so far in 2015?  3. And finally, does anything need to change? 2015 is coming to a close. 
November 16th 2015
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Trucking & Fleet Operations By The Numbers – Economics

FleetOwner.com recently published its “Trucking By The Numbers” report.  One thing we always pay special attention to at Dickinson Fleet Services is the breakdown on economics; specifically as it relates to companies with fleet operations.  It’s highly important for us to understand things from our customer’s point of view. Take a peek at the graphic
September 16th 2015
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Recognizing the Dickinson Fleet Commitment To Safety

Technicians Committed To Safety Dickinson Fleet Services would like to proudly recognize a select group of mobile technicians for their outstanding commitment to safety. These professionals not only perform their job in all weather conditions, but also maintain a dedication to doing things the right way and as safely as possible.  Throughout the years, their
August 17th 2015
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Performance Food Group Chooses Dickinson Fleet Services for Truck Maintenance

Performance Food Group (www.pfgc.com) has partnered with Dickinson Fleet Services (DFS) to handle its truck repair and maintenance needs.  As the parent company to a leading family of food service distributors, Performance Food Group (PFG) delivers food and food-related products to more than 150,000 independent and national chain restaurants, quick-service eateries, pizzerias, theaters, schools, hotels, healthcare
August 3rd 2015
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Dickinson Fleet Opens Mobile Truck Support Shop in Miami, Florida

Dickinson Fleet Services (DFS) has opened a new mobile truck support location in beautiful Miami, Florida.  While DFS has been providing managed onsite mobile truck repair services in the Greater Miami location for several years now, the company has reached the point to where a new support shop was needed to help handle larger repairs. 
July 28th 2015
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